Tendon rupture
Tendon rupture is a condition in which a tendon separates in whole or in part from tissue to which it is attached, or is itself torn or otherwise divided in whole or in part.[ 1] [ 2]
Examples include:
References
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^ Wu, Y; Lin, L; Li, H; Zhao, Y; Liu, L; Jia, Z; Wang, D; He, Q; Ruan, D (December 2016). "Is surgical intervention more effective than non-surgical treatment for acute Achilles tendon rupture? A systematic review of overlapping meta-analyses" . International Journal of Surgery . 36 (Pt A): 305– 311. doi :10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.11.014 . PMID 27838385 .